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Use of Microcomputers in Geology

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Personal experience in microcomputer applications programming for statistical analyses and graphic displays has proven the value of reusing code. Reusing code has been determined to increase software reliability, increase programmer productivity, and decrease development cost.

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  1. Computer Sciences Corporation, Laurel, Maryland, USA

    Fred J. Gunther

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  1. Logistic-Management-Service, Leoben, Austria

    Hans Kürzl

  2. Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA

    Daniel F. Merriam

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Gunther, F.J. (1992). Reusable Code Works!. In: Kürzl, H., Merriam, D.F. (eds) Use of Microcomputers in Geology. Computer Applications in the Earth Sciences. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2335-6_11

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